Humans
Has ritual human sacrifice shaped societies and class systems?
An analysis of 93 Austronesian cultures suggests ritual human sacrifice has played a role in keeping societies less egalitarian. But not everyone is convinced Â
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Health
Toxic form of tau protein foils memory formation in Alzheimer’s
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Health
Stuttering isn’t only psychological – and a cure might be coming
Features
Humans
The Myth of the Moral Brain: Could a drug make us nicer people?
Culture
Health
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?
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Health
Newborn neurons observed in a live brain for first time
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Humans
A mind trick that can break down your brain’s barrier to success
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Health
Tap the placebo effect to unlock your body’s healing powers
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Health
I can tell you how to heal yourself with hypnosis
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Humans
Wise interventions – when your brain needs a stronger nudge
You’ve probably heard of nudges. You’re probably been nudged. Now there’s a new way to make you a better person on the horizon
Opinion
Humans
Anxious people hear some sounds as more important than they are
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Environment
The Persuaders: How we let the PR industry control our minds
Culture
Health
The crying game: How tears can work for you
Features
Health
Astronauts may respond faster to warning voices than alarm tones
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